The Pineapple Parlor at Daiquiri Time Out (DTO) in Galveston. Photo by Dima Velyush. Alex Gregg, best known in Houston as co-owner of Moving Sidewalk, one of a flurry of high-profile bars that, for a time, brought life and fun to previously empty storefronts around Congress and Main Street. Moving Sidewalk shuttered in 2018. On August 13 and August 20, Gregg is hosting a revival pop-up amusingly called “First Floor Elevator” in The Pineapple Parlor at Daiquiri Time Out (DTO), located at 2701 Market in Galveston. Reservations are available online for night one and night two of the pop-up. Seating…

Candipop brings a Brat Rave to Warehouse Live Midtown this week | Courtesy of Candipop Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11, 2024. We’ve got you covered all week long with our in-the-know list of social nightlife events—including comedy, music, and art—happening around Houston. Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston This Week: August 5 to 11, 2024 Ongoing Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024 in Greater Houston | Daily | Ongoing – Benefiting Houston Food Bank, the Houston event rolls on for its 21st year, with a month of…

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:Houston Restaurant Weeks All weekend longHouston Restaurant Weeks is officially back, raising funds for the Houston Food Bank while championing restaurants around the city through Labor Day. Over 250 restaurants are offering multi-course, prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25) and dinner ($39 or $55), available for dine-in and take-out. Secure your reservations now at old favorites and newcomers, including Belly of the Beast, Daily Gather, Hamsa, Maison Pucha Bistro, Toro Toro and more.”Comin’ in Hot” Hot Sauce Pro-Am Competition at Hope Farms Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

Plume, 100 W. 23rd, opened July 26 in the recently-opened Urban Office-West Heights development from Braun Enterprises. It’s the first project from Golden Ratio Hospitality Group, a newly-formed  company from Braun Enterprise partners Dan Braun and James Fitch, and Ted Baker, a food and beverage industry veteran for nearly three decades. click to enlarge Plume’s lounge is elegant and swanky. Photo by Michael Anthony The dynamic cocktail bar with its Art Deco-inspired interior will offer a tapas-style food menu along with creative cocktails. Guests will find a sumptuous space designed by Bradford Collier of B.W. Collier Interior Design of Houston.…

Themed restaurants in Houston turn dining out with kids into an exciting adventure. Keep those kids from getting bored while waiting for food with one of these unique and engaging themed restaurants in Houston. Whether your kids are into animals, sports, music, or something different, there’s something on our list to spark every child’s imagination. Check out our Houston restaurant guide for more kid-friendly eating-out ideas.  Family-Friendly Themed Houston Restaurants   The Aquarium in downtown Houston boasts a large restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Aquarium  1. Aquarium restaurant – Downtown This restaurant in Houston offers a captivating underwater dining experience…

By Asia Armour Features Reporter Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022. As a features reporter, she covers the South Houston area, including the Heights-River Oaks-Montrose, Bellaire-Meyerland-West University, Katy-Fulshear, Sugar Land-Missouri City, the Bay Area, and Pearland-Friendswood editions. She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University. Before relocating to Texas, Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium, one of the city’s eldest African American publications. When she’s not writing, she’s likely trying a new restaurant, practicing self-care or traveling. This article was originally published by a communityimpact.com . Read the Original article here. .

At some point in their formative years, many young people decide to leave their hometowns in search of somewhere they imagine to be more interesting and exciting. That was true for me growing up in Houston, where I also went to college. I loved my own hometown, to be sure, but I was eager to experience other parts of the world. I thought that somewhere, someplace, had to be better than Houston — a city that was, in my young mind, too slow, too familiar, too set in its ways. But pretty quickly, all of this changed. As I began a…

A spread of casual fare at the Malibu Barbie Cafe in Houston. Courtesy photo. As shown in the recent Barbie movie, the iconic doll has fans of all ages. Now, they can visit a new pop-up tailored just for them. The Malibu Barbie Café is opening on August 16 at Junction HTX on 8200 Washington Avenue. The pop-up runs Wednesdays through Sundays until October 27. It’s a collaboration between Mattel and Bucket Listers, the company that’s been behind other fun pop-ups such as The Golden Girls Kitchen and Family Guy Experience, which recently made a stop in Houston. “We are…

Hello Houston! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, and I’m thrilled to bring you the latest and greatest events happening in our city. From festivals and concerts to community gatherings and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.🎪 Aug. 1-11: Cirque du Soleil – SONGBLAZERSExperience Cirque du Soleil’s newest production, SONGBLAZERS, in partnership with Universal Music Group Nashville. This show combines awe-inspiring acrobatics with the heartfelt melodies of country music legends, taking audiences on a unique journey through the history and heritage of country music.📍 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land🕒 7 p.m. (Recurring daily)💵 Price: Check website for ticket details🍽️ Aug.1-Sept.…

Messina Hof, 4545 Old Reliance, will host its 47th annual Harvest Festival in Bryan during weekends this August, bringing daytime and moonlit harvests, grape picking and stomping, and special event including a Cellar Tour & Dinner on Saturday, August 3, Papa Paulo Port Party on Saturday, August 17, Grand Finale Gala on Saturday, August 24 and more. Heights tradition White Linen Night will take over West 19th on Saturday, August 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., showcasing local small businesses for an evening of community, art, food and drink, live music and fun. This year, the official block party will…